Question

When it comes to the benefit of volunteering， a lot of people think it’s all about the warm feeling after helping someone. 1._________. As is known， charity (慈善) work needs lots of people to do different kinds of work. It means that there are many surprising benefits for volunteers.

◆Teach you new skills.

From helping making websites to teaching foreigners your native language， or to making plans for charity， volunteering can really be almost anything. It means that when you get involved in charity work， a lot of time you will face challenges. 2.________.

◆Teach you what truly matters.

It’s a great way to find new perspectives (角度) on life. When you’ve been at it for a while， you just might view yourself in a different way. 3.________. One of my friends once wanted to be a doctor， but later he found his interest was in teaching.

◆4._________.

Maybe it’s not so surprising， but what might surprise you is how true these friends are. Some of my long-term friends are people I’ve met through volunteering. I’m not the kind of guy that makes friends just for connections， but sometimes it’s very convenient to have a wide network .

5._________. Not only as a person， but it helps you develop your skill set as well. So if you’ve ever considered volunteering， what are you waiting for?

A. But it’s not the only benefit

B. Help you make new friends

C. You might even take a new road in life

D. In a word， volunteering helps you grow

E. Through the challenges， you learn new skills

Answer 1